US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI N.CO.RT621 & 55JCT · Structure no. 0832153

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,718
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,063 by 2043. The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesNj 42 & Almonesson Ck
Location0.7 MI N.CO.RT621 & 55JCT
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.84287, -75.09554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,225 ft (373.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,718 (2023)
Projected traffic50,063 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck carry?

About 41,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck?

The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Nj 42 & Almonesson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.